(Gunfire) Fighting in the Malian town of Gao sent locals running for cover. These women say they were forced to flee a local clinic when they heard gunfire. They had shown up to clean the facility as part of rebuilding efforts.<br/> <br />French forces are in a street by street battle with rebels to secure the town after several Islamist fighters slipped past a checkpoint to enter the area. At least one Malian soldier has been injured.<br/> <br />Gao, which was under rebel control for most of last year, is seen as critical to maintaining gains made during the military operation that started in late January.
